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Southeastern Oklahoma State University Sonatina Festival winners announced
By Marla Edelen, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Feb 22, 2004

DURANT, Okla. - The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Sonatina Festival was held recently with a number of area musicians taking home awards.

In the Pearl Division (kindergarten-2^nd grade), Jessica Achley of Sherman claimed first place, followed by Jennifer Mruseh of Whitesboro, second place, and Brittany McDonald of Coleman, third place. McDonald is a student of Dr. Mary Ann Craige.

In the Opan Division (grades 3-4), Sherman's Lauren Patin took first place. Cameron Owens of Oklahoma City earned second place honors, while Mark Spampinato of Durant placed third. Spampinato is a student of Dr. Craige.

In the Sapphire Division (grades 5-6), Laura Nelson of Ardmore took top honors. Jossette McCurrin of Sherman was second, followed  by Durant's Keely McGough. McGough is a student of Dr. Robert McFadden.

Sally Pickens of Durant was  the first place winner in the Emerald Division (grades 7-8). Pickens is a student of  Dr. Craige. Haley Legg of Pottsboro placed second in this division, followed by Chelsea Oliver of Van Alstyne.

The Ruby Division (grades 9-10) featured  first place winner Erin Huey of Oklahoma City. Katie Kumlei of Sherman was second, followed by Lauren Kemp of Edmond.

And in the Diamond Division (grades 11-12), Alex Heinzmann of Denison was first  and Keith Heinzmann of Denison was second. Both are students of Dr. McFadden. Susanna Hayworth of Anadarko placed third.

Alex Heinzmann

Keith Heinzmann

Brittany McDonald

Keely McGough

Mark Spampinato

Sally Pickens